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Friday, April 20, 2012

Watch: 100 Year Old Ruth Doing Pilates and Stretches

Ruth has more energy than most people half her age. At 100 years old she makes it a point to stretch everyday and attend Pilates classes once a week. Ruth told me that even if she doesn't feel like exercising she tells herself, " Just do it" and it always makes her feel better. Ruth looks elegant no matter what she is doing. She says, "I wear lipstick, even when I have to go to the hospital. You never know who you are going to meet." I am honored to be able to spend time with such an amazing woman and hope she can influence all to stay active.

I´ve heard we all have about 130 possible years in us, but we destroy ourselves by not taking care of our bodies properly. If anyone can live that long, it would be Ruth! I´ll make sure I stay just as active as she when I get to that stage in my life. What an inspiration!

Ruth is a dazzling woman. It is amazing for a 100 year old woman to have a very flexible and energetic body like this. She has proven that age is not an impediment to have strong bones and a flexible body as long as there is discipline, determination, and dedication. With a positive mental attitude, even a hundred year old woman like Ruth can gracefully do Pilates.